Monthly Archives: February 2016

“In many European countries, especially in the upper classes of society, tradition dictates that a woman may propose to a man on February 29th. If he refuses, he has to buy her 12 pairs of gloves. The intention is that the … Continue reading →

“Go for it, while you can. I know you have it in you. And I can’t promise you’ll get everything you want, but I can promise nothing will change if you don’t try.” ― J.M. Darhower, Sempre I recently read … Continue reading →

“Character develops in the stream of life.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “Study how water flows in a valley streams, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything – even mountains, rivers, plants and … Continue reading →

What is the sound of one hand clapping? This is a classic Zen meditation question, a koan exercise or contemplation of a question to which there is no answer. Its purpose is to leave the “logical” mind behind and go … Continue reading →

“Disaster Strikes. Almost before the dust settles, the dog and handler teams are there, searching for victims alive and dead. With a sense of smell far more powerful than man’s and an ability to probe nooks and crannies that humans … Continue reading →